Ron Coleman Trail

Ron Coleman Trail is a 7 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near El Paso, TX that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

7.0 miles3502 feetOut & Back

dogs on leash

birding

hiking

nature trips

rock climbing

walking

cave

forest

views

wild flowers

wildlife

rocky

scramble

Hike through Upper Fusselman Canyon to a scenic overlook.
Follow the trail up the canyon. At 0.45 miles, the main trail keeps right. DO NOT follow the wash up. At 0.5 miles the trail will zig-zag up the hillside covered in red rhyolite rock to the ridgeline. On the ridgeline at 0.80 miles, turn left and follow the trail up to the Elephant's Trunk at N31.86502 - W106.49520. There are a few small caves at the trunk. There are several possible trails up and down, so pick your route as you like.

Not difficult at all. Like the other review say... Stick to the trails, especially coming down. There's a pseudo trial coming down from the top into the ravine that looked not fun at all. Hella nice view of El Paso at the top.

Did it on Memorial day wk end and it was busy, the trail itself can be challenging for the inexperienced, but offered stunning views.
Unfortunately there is garbage and paint everywhere especially on the lower part. People please take of your country and preserve it for the folks after you, remember what goes in has to come back out.

Very popular trail, I have done it several times. This time I did it with my family. After about half a mile, you go up in a zig zag route by a difficult section. You just have to hike with care. Then you take the Ron Coleman Trail to the Mammoth Mountain, not to hard. Kids enjoyed a lot, the view from the top is amazing!